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Question
Find the polynomial having roots at 0 , −1 , 1 , −4 and 4 .
Answer
The polynomial generated from the given zeros is: P(x)=x5−17x3+16x
Explanation
Step 1: Turn the zeros into factors:
Zero | Factor |
0 | x |
−1 | x+1 |
1 | x−1 |
−4 | x+4 |
4 | x−4 |
Step 2: Multiply the factors together:
P(x)=x⋅(x+1)⋅(x−1)⋅(x+4)⋅(x−4)=x5−17x3+16x